How to Crack PDF Encryptions
An encrypted PDF file imposes certain restrictions on the tasks that you can perform on it. If you have forgotten the password of an encrypted PDF file, you will not have full access to it. Fortunately, you can use third-party software such as SysTools PDF Unlocker, A-PDF Restrictions Remover or Advanced PDF Password Recovery to crack encrypted PDF files. These applications use password-cracking techniques such as key search, brute force and dictionary attack to remove the encryption.
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Instructions
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SysTools PDF Unlocker
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Download and install SysTools PDF Unlocker.
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Click “Start,” point to “All Programs” and then click “SysTools PDF Unlocker.”
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Click “File” and then select “Unlock PDF.”
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Use the “Browse” button next to Select PDF File to select the PDF file that you want to crack.
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Use the “Browse” button next to Select Destination to specify a destination to save the cracked PDF file.
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Click “Unlock PDF” to crack the encryption on the PDF file.
A-PDF Restrictions Remover
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Download and install A-PDF Restrictions Remover.
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Right-click the PDF file that you want to crack.
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Click the “Remove Restrictions and Save As…” option on the drop-down menu.
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Specify a location to save the cracked PDF file and click “Save.”
Advanced PDF Password Recovery
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Download and install Advanced PDF Password Recovery.
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Click “Start,” point to “All Programs,” select “Elcomsoft Password Recovery” and click “Advanced PDF Password Recovery.”
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Click the “Open” icon to select the PDF file that you want to decrypt.
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Click the “Start” icon to decrypt the PDF file. After decryption, specify a location to save the decrypted PDF file and click “OK.”
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